Sidley Austin LLP, Healthcare | Chambers USA Profile

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Chambers Review

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Healthcare - Illinois

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin LLP is equipped to handle an impressive breadth of healthcare work, drawing on a strong bench of regulatory experts. The firm acts for clients such as health systems and pharmaceutical and insurance companies. The team is experienced at acting on complex litigation such as reimbursement class actions and False Claims Act actions and is further noted for its expertise in administrative appeals. Sidley Austin is also highlighted for its leading FDA regulatory capabilities, bringing impressive clinical research experience to bear.

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Work Highlights

Sidley Austin defended Novo Nordisk in connection with a FCA claims in federal court.

Strengths

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Sidley's depth of knowledge is unparalleled, but what really makes them stand out is their business sense, and understanding of how strategic legal advice can fit into broader business strategy.

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The team is super responsive, absolute subject matter experts, really know their stuff and provide top-notch work product.

Healthcare respondent
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As a firm they are top of class when it comes to healthcare regulatory and enforcement matters, including false claims act litigation and investigations which has huge impact on healthcare.

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Sidley has demonstrated an excellent grasp of the issues and the parties involved.

Healthcare respondent
USA

Sidley exceeds expectations regarding responsiveness and provides excellent client service.

Healthcare respondent
USA

Sidley's depth of knowledge is unparalleled, but what really makes them stand out is their business sense, and understanding of how strategic legal advice can fit into broader business strategy.

Healthcare respondent
USA

The team is super responsive, absolute subject matter experts, really know their stuff and provide top-notch work product.

Healthcare respondent
USA

As a firm they are top of class when it comes to healthcare regulatory and enforcement matters, including false claims act litigation and investigations which has huge impact on healthcare.

Healthcare respondent
USA

Sidley has demonstrated an excellent grasp of the issues and the parties involved.

Healthcare respondent
USA

Sidley exceeds expectations regarding responsiveness and provides excellent client service.

Healthcare respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Jaime Jones

Band 1

Jaime Jones comes recommended for her extensive contentious practice, which includes FCA litigation, DOJ investigations and enforcement actions for an array of healthcare providers and drug manufacturers.

She is a no-nonsense, outstanding advocate and is extremely effective.

Jaime is my go-to for novel legal questions. Her ability to home in on key issues that impact the matter as well as our business make her a trusted adviser.

Jaime is excellent. She is incredibly knowledgeable, strategic, effective and I would trust her with the most sensitive of matters.

She is our go-to lawyer for high-stakes matters. Jaime is the lawyer we go to for our riskiest, most important and highest profile matters.

What really sets Jaime apart is her understanding of our business and our needs, which she works hard to build and maintain.

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Meenakshi Datta

Band 1

Meenakshi Datta has impressive litigation experience complemented by regulatory expertise and is frequently sought after to handle acquisitions and structural reorganization matters.

Meena is the absolute best of the best when it comes to life sciences legal advice. She is unrivaled in her expertise, her business savvy, her responsiveness and her approachable nature too.

Meena's level of customer service is extraordinary.

Meena is a trusted thought partner who works alongside our team to anticipate challenges and co-create effective legal and business strategies.

Meena is sophisticated, smart and responsive. She has built a great team who are able to handle matters independently.

Meena's strength is delivering client service at the highest level.

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Catherine Starks

Band 2

Catherine Starks offers expert support to healthcare clients across a range of compliance and regulatory issues. Her clients include pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers as well as digital health innovators.

Catherine has a thorough understanding of legal areas relevant to biopharmaceutical industry. She is one of our go-to lawyers for privacy and healthcare fraud and abuse matters.

Catherine's growth into an industry expert is unparalleled. Catherine is measured, business-focused and strategic in her advice. She is a curious and creative thought partner and a voice of reason.

Catherine is our day-to-day healthcare partner with sharp privacy perspectives that deliver practical solutions for our business partners. She is succinct, intelligent and creative.

Catherine is a trusted thought partner who works alongside our team to anticipate challenges and co-create effective legal and business strategies.

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Trevor Wear

Band 2

Trevor Wear acts for a variety of clients in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector, advising them on a wide scope of regulatory and compliance issues. He frequently defends clients before the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Trevor is my first call when I am stumped. I know Trevor will ask the right questions and provide clear, actionable advice about a path forward that always puts the business strategy first.

What makes Trevor stand out is his personal touch, his desire to understand our business and his ability to connect dots with other colleagues in Sidley. He is holistic in his thinking.

Trevor is a sound thought partner. He is able to quickly understand the impact of legal issues on my business and spot potential challenges.

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Donielle McCutcheon

Band 4

Donielle McCutcheon is building a strong practice as a healthcare attorney, providing transactional and regulatory advice to numerous clients in the sector.

Donielle has taken the time to deeply understand our business and that has made her invaluable to me.

Donielle is a great thought partner. The law is sometimes different shades of grey and she is really great at just thinking through things.

Donielle is a subject matter expert. She has very good judgement; her advice is highly valued and quite practical.

Donielle is a great person to work with. She is a great partner and asset to have.

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